Presentation
Patient present with post-prandial abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Median arcuate ligament syndrome
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Complete obstruction of the proximal celiac artery on expiration with post-stenotic dilatation returning to normal on inspiration consistent with the features of MALS.
Case Discussion
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a condition associated with the compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament, worsened on expiration. MALS can cause post-prandial or exercise-induced foregut ischemia and associated abdominal pain. Moreover, it can cause nausea, vomiting and weight loss.
Case courtesy of Dr Zane Sherif.
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